Barclays: The Federal Reserve May Hold Rates Steady Until the End of 2027

BlockBeats News, July 9 — According to Barclays' baseline expectation, the Federal Reserve is likely to maintain interest rates unchanged until the end of 2027. However, Barclays strategists still believe the risks lean toward rate hikes. The strategists stated that the latest Federal Reserve policy meeting minutes highlight growing concerns among participants about inflation and the risks of persistently elevated inflation. The strategists noted: "Although participants expect inflation to decline, they believe the risk of sustained high inflation remains, partly due to strong demand for AI-related investments." Meanwhile, participants remain divided on the future direction of policy. (Jin10)